RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Orthopedic Surgery Joint Reconstruction

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

The Orthopedic Joint Reconstruction nurse coordinator is an integral member of the interdisciplinary Orthopedic Recon team, and works in the outpatient clinical setting in the West County Area of St. Louis. Washington University Orthopedics Clinical Care is delivered Monday through Friday.

The nurse coordinator facilitates the multidisciplinary care of joint replacement patients with the goals of exceptional care, patient experience, and clinical outcomes. The Recon nurse coordinator improves patient preparedness for treatment through education, review of clinical needs, and support while also facilitating interaction between patients, their physician team, and referrals as appropriate. The Recon nurse coordinator works with the Recon leadership and physician teams to ensure patients are receiving comprehensive care while improving access and throughput.

We are committed to delivering compassionate and patient-centered care to our community daily. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as a family on a day-to-day basis. We are looking for a future caregiver to take on the role of a Registered Nurse within our world-class team of caregivers. Within this role, you will provide direct nursing care by established policies, procedures, and protocols of Washington University Orthopedics.

Job Description

Primary

Duties & Responsibilities:

* Provides direct patient care, including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patients; completes health history and physical examination on patients; conveys findings to physician.

* Coordinates patient care, orders diagnostic tests, conveys findings to physician, attends inpatient rounds, coordinates patient appointments and assists with referrals to outside sources.

* Assists physician and provides support with examinations, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care.

* Performs a variety of nursing administrative duties, including compliance with environmental safety regulations, infection control standards and quality assurance.

* Acts as liaison and team leader by facilitating communication and coordination of care between patients, families and health team members; explains routines and procedures to patients and coordinates patient care information to appropriate sources.

Working Conditions:

Job Location /Working Conditions

* Normal office environment

* Exposure to blood-borne pathogens

* Requires protective devices

* Patient care setting

* Direct patient care setting

Physical Effort

* Typically sitting at desk or table

* Typically standing or walking

* Typically bending, crouching, stooping

* Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less)

Equipment

* Office equipment

* Clinical/diagnostic equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

A diploma, certification or degree is not required.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross, Registered Nurse - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Registered Nurse - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Work Experience:

Nursing (2 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications:

* Graduate of an accredited nursing program with two years of nursing experience.

* Current RN licensure in the state of Missouri and/or Illinois, depending on location, in accordance with the Compact Act.

* Basic Life Support Certification or obtains certification within one month of employment. Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not…